Throughout her career,
Patricia Berendsen has been an innovative therapist, manager of a clinical association, teacher and supervisor of students, working in both non-profit agencies and private practice. She achieved her dream of starting a local not-for-profit community program in London, Ontario, where she has offered services to many who would not have been able to afford therapy otherwise.
She has also been pivotal in bringing innovative trauma training approaches to Ontario, helping to train hundreds of new and seasoned professionals in trauma therapy, and continues to facilitate trainings globally.
Patricia has been published numerous times, often writing about issues and approaches at the leading edge, ahead of the curve. She has been dedicated to learning about personal biases and issues based on individuals’ experiences currently and historically in Canada, and has produced two documentary films addressing the impacts of marginalization and violence toward the 2SLGBTQ+ community.